2016 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

RX350_U_OM48E90U Pictorial index Search by illustration
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For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
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Instrument cluster How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each component Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4
Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
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Lexus Display
Audio system Operating the Lexus Display Audio system
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Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.
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Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
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When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
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Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
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For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RX350_U_OM48E90U For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving................................. 26
For safety drive............................... 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 36
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................. 49
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 55
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children ..................... 56
Child restraint systems ................57
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system........ 74
Alarm .................................................. 76
Theft prevention labels ............... 78
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators.......................................80
Gauges and meters ..................... 85
Multi-information display .......... 89
Head-up display ...........................107
Fuel consumption
information ................................... 113 3-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................120
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors....................................... 124
Power back door......................... 130
Smart access system
with push-button start .............146
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats....................................... 152
Rear seats........................................153
Driving position memory.......... 162
Head restraints ............................. 167
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................169
Inside rear view mirror ............... 171
Outside rear view mirrors........ 173
3-5. Opening, closing
the windows and
moon roof
Power windows............................. 177
Moon roof ........................................ 181
Panoramic moon roof ............... 1851
For safety and security
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Instrument cluster 3
Operation of each
component

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 64-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ......................192
Cargo and luggage...................200
Vehicle load limits ...................... 204
Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package) ..................... 205
Trailer towing (vehicles
without towing package) ...... 218
Dinghy towing ...............................219
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ign ition) switch ........... 220
Automatic transmission
(vehicles without paddle
shift switches) ........................... 225
Automatic transmission
(vehicles with paddle
shift switches) ........................... 229
Turn signal lever .......................... 234
Parking brake .............................. 235
Brake Hold ................................... 239
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 241
Automatic High Beam..............245
Fog light switch ............................249
Windshield wipers and
washer ......................................... 250
Rear window wiper and
washer ......................................... 256 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................................ 258
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Lexus Safety System+ ...............262
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ..........270
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 283
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering
control)........................................ 293
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................................ 302
Dynamic radar cruise
control ...........................................314
Cruise control ............................. 326
Intuitive parking assist .............. 330
Lexus parking assist
monitor........................................ 339
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ............. 355
• BSM function......................... 359
• RCTA function ...................... 363
Driving mode select
switch ........................................... 369
All-wheel drive lock switch.....373
Driving assist systems ............... 374
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .....................380
Utility vehicle pr ecautions...... 3844
Driving

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 5-1. Basic Operations
Lexus Display Audio
system .......................................... 390
Steering wheel audio
switches ...................................... 396
Mobile Assistant..........................397
USB/AUX ports ......................... 399
5-2. Setup
Setup menu .................................. 402
General settings......................... 403
Voice settings .............................. 406
Display settings........................... 407
5-3. Using the audio system
Selecting the audio
source ..........................................408
Optimal use of the audio
system .......................................... 409
Audio settings .............................. 410
Audio menu screen
operation ......................................413
5-4. Using the radio
Radio operation............................416
5-5. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation ................ 422
5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod................... 429
Using USB memory
device .......................................... 433
Using the AUX port ..................437 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth ®
Steps for using Bluetooth ®

devices ........................................ 438
Registering a Bluetooth ®

device .......................................... 440
Selecting a Bluetooth ®

device ............................................ 441
Connecting a Bluetooth ®

audio player .............................. 442
Connecting a Bluetooth ®

phone ........................................... 443
Displaying a Bluetooth ®

device details ............................ 444
Detailed Bluetooth ®

settings ........................................ 445
5-8. Bluetooth ®
Audio
Listening to Bluetooth ®

Audio ........................................... 448
5-9. Bluetooth ®
Phone
Using a Bluetooth ®

Phone........................................... 450
Making a call.................................452
Receiving a call ........................... 455
Speaking on the phone ........... 456
Using a Bluetooth ®

phone message ....................... 458
Using the steering wheel
switches ...................................... 460
Bluetooth ®
phone settings...... 461
5-10. Phonebook
Contact settings ......................... 463
Messaging setting ..................... 4665
Lexus Display Audio system

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 65-11. Bluetooth ®
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ....................467
Bluetooth ®
..................................... 471
5-12. Other function
“Information” screen.................. 476
USB photo .....................................478
Weather information ................480
Voice command system ........... 481
6-1. Basic operation of the
Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch .............................488
12.3-inch display ........................ 492
6-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Lexus Climate Concierge...... 494
Automatic air conditioning
system .......................................... 495
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators .........................505
6-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .........................508
• Interior lights ..........................509
• Personal lights ........................ 510 6-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..............512
• Glove box .................................513
• Console box ............................513
• Cup holders .............................514
• Door pockets...........................515
• Bottle holders ..........................515
• Coin box ....................................516
• Auxiliary boxes ....................... 517
Luggage compartment
features ........................................ 518
6-5. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............ 523
• Sun visors ................................ 523
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 523
• Clock .........................................524
• Wireless charger...................524
•Power outlets
(12 VDC)...................................531
•Power outlet
(120 VAC) .............................. 532
• Front passenger footwell
hooks ........................................ 533
• Rear door sunshades ......... 534
• Armrest.................................... 534
• Assist grips ............................. 535
• Coat hooks............................. 535
Garage door opener ............... 536
Compass ....................................... 543
LEXUS Enform Safety
Connect.......................................547
LEXUS Enform Remote ......... 552
LEXUS Enform Service
Connect...................................... 5546
Interior features

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................ 556
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle inte rior.................... 561
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................ 564
General maintenance.............. 566
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 569
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................ 570
Hood ................................................572
Positioning a floor jack..............573
Engine compartment ................ 574
Tires.................................................. 584
Tire inflation pressure ............... 593
Wheels ........................................... 596
Air conditioning filter ............... 598
Windshield wiper inserts ......... 601
Electronic key battery.............. 603
Checking and replacing
fuses.............................................. 605
Headlight aim ..............................608
Light bulbs ......................................610 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ...................624
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ................................ 625
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................................626
If you think something is
wrong........................................... 632
Fuel pump shut off
system .......................................... 633
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 634
If a warning message is
displayed ...................................... 641
If you have a flat tire .................. 646
If the engine will not start ........ 658
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ........................... 660
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............... 661
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................. 665
If your vehicle overheats ......... 668
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................... 6717
Maintenance and care 8
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RX350_U_OM48E90U 69-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ................... 674
Fuel information.......................... 683
Tire information........................... 686
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ............ 699
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ........................... 712
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners....................................... 714
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................................715
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................................ 716
Headlight aim instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................................... 724 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ............................... 728
Alphabetical index .................................7329
Vehicle specifications
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For owners Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for information rega rding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/visual system
• Rear seat entertainment system • Panoramic view monitor
• Lexus Enform

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RX350_U_OM48E90U Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual pr oduct improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle show n in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible for their perfor mance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio sy stem in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as: ●
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system ●
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ●
Dynamic radar cruise control system ●
Cruise control system ●
Anti-lock brake system ●
Vehicle dynamics in tegrated management●
SRS airbag system ●
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer fo r precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding insta llation of a mobile two-way radio system.For your information Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system